Can facebook and instagram keep kids with asthma out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT05013788
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether social media-based asthma education could help children manage their condition better. Researchers enrolled 200 children recently hospitalized for asthma and their caregivers, all of whom used social media. They compared standard care to enhanced education delivered through platforms like Facebook and Instagram to see if it reduced hospital visits, emergency room trips, missed school days, and healthcare costs.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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